Vietnam Insight

The stock indices are slowing down in their recovery. On Tuesday, major indexes closed lower amid lingering trade-related uncertainty. The Dow slipped 0.38%, the S&P 500 edged down 0.17%, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.05%. Market participants remain focused on escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, as the Commerce Department opened an investigation into semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports—raising the prospect of further tariffs. Meanwhile, March retail sales data is due, offering a potential glimpse into how growing tariff concerns are shaping consumer behavior. 

The market declined. VNINDEX closed at 1,227.79 (-13.65 points, -1.1%) with flat liquidity compared to the 20-session average. There were 145 advancing stocks and 335 declining stocks. The market experienced downward pressure from the banking, securities, and chemical sectors, etc. Foreign investors were net buyers of 216 billion VND

Trading Strategy: Investors should not rush to bottom-fish as the volume of shares bought during previous bottom-fishing sessions may return and create strong selling pressure. It is necessary to wait for the market to build a stable price base before entering a buying position

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Buy Recommendation: GEG REE